Suicide is selfish, and nine other myths and misconceptions
(WorldNews Health)

By asking somebody if they have considered suicide, you risk putting the idea into their head Absolutely not, and, by raising the subject, you may give them a very welcome and helpful opportunity to reveal thoughts that are difficult to talk about. Prof Paul Fearon, medical director at St Patrick`s Mental Health Services, says they routinely ask patients about suicide but, broadly, through three graded approaches depending on the circumstances. The first is to ask: “Do you think life is worth living or would you rather be dead?” That is to ascertain if there is what`s called “a passive death wish” where “somebody might be ambivalent but they have no intention of doing anything...